Taveras claimed on waivers, but not look for a trade

Rockies center fielder Willy Taveras was claimed on waivers, according to a major league source. It’s unclear at that this point who claimed him. The Rockies can simply pull Taveras back, negating any trade discussions. That’s a more likely scenario given the team’s surge in the standings and Taveras’ recent hot streak while hitting second.
Opposing team executives can see when a player is claimed, but not the identity of the claiming club. Taveras was placed on waivers Tuesday that expired Thrusday.
It works like a draft, with the teams with the worst records getting first dibs. The Washington Nationals have expressed previous interest among non-contenders. The Phillies and Mets, among those competing for playoffs spots, also have had Taveras on their radar at various points this season.
Teams often place players on waivers without any interest in moving them. It’s simply tool to find out which teams have interest. The Rockies are expected to aggressively try and trade Taveras this offseason as his salary is in line to jump to around $4 million.
Earlier this week, the Rockies’ removed Cory Sullivan off the 40-man roster, a likely precursor to the arrival of Double-A star Dexter Fowler. Ryan Spilborghs, on a rehab assignment, will return on Monday.